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GZ-ELECTRIC UTILITY MANAGEMENT PROJECT

Abstract*

The objective of the Electric Utility Management Project for West Bank and Gaza is to reduce the fiscal burden of the electricity sector on Palestinian Authority (PA's) budgetary resources through lower deductions from clearance revenues for arrears owed to Israel Electric Corporation Limited (IEC). There are three components to the project. The first component is the supply and installs four new bulk 161/33/22kV supply substations5 in the northern...

* The project abstract is drawn from the PAD, SAR or PGD and may not accurately reflect the project's current nature

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Development Objective

The project development objective is to establish and strengthen key energy sector institutions to enhance collection performance of electricity bill payments, and restore power distribution systems in conflict-affected areas.

Key Details

Project Details

  • P084461

  • Closed

  • Roger Coma Cunill

  • Ministry of Finance

  • West Bank and Gaza

  • June 6, 2007

  • (as of board presentation)

    May 15, 2008

  • June 30, 2008

  • US$ 156.20 million

  • B

  • Not Applicable

  • September 30, 2016

  • BANK APPROVED

  • October 18, 2022

  • Notes

Finances

Financing Plan (US$ Millions)

No data available.
Financier Commitments
Special Financing 14.50
NORWAY, Gov. of (except for Ministry of Foreign Affairs) 22.70
EC: European Commission 16.00
ITALY, Govt. of (Except for Dev. Coop. Dept. - MOFA) 26.60
Borrower/Recipient 25.10
EC: European Investment Bank 65.80
FRANCE: French Agency for Development 10.60

Total Project Financing (US$ Millions)

Product Line IBRD/IDA
IBRD Commitment N/A
IDA Commitment N/A
IBRD + IDA Commitment N/A
Lending Instrument
Grant Amount 156.20
Total Project Cost** 181.30

Summary Status of World Bank Financing (US$ Millions) as of July 31, 2025

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Financier Approval Date Closing Date Principal Disbursed Repayments Interest, Charges & Fees

Detailed Financial Activity as of July 31, 2025

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Footnotes

Ratings

IMPLEMENTATION RATINGS

Name Review Date
Overall Safeguards Rating Moderately Satisfactory 2016-07-13
Overall Implementation Progress (IP) Satisfactory 2016-07-13
Counterpart Funding Satisfactory 2016-07-13
Progress towards achievement of PDO Satisfactory 2016-07-13
Financial Management Moderately Satisfactory 2016-07-13
Monitoring and Evaluation Satisfactory 2016-07-13
Overall Safeguards Rating Moderately Satisfactory 2016-07-13
Procurement Satisfactory 2016-07-13
Project Management Satisfactory 2016-07-13

COMPLETION RATINGS

INDICATORIMPLEMENTATION COMPLETION & RESULTS REPORT: 03-30-2017
OutcomesModerately Satisfactory
Risk to Development OutcomeModest
Bank PerformanceModerately Satisfactory
Borrower PerformanceModerately Satisfactory
Government PerformanceSubstantial
Implementing AgencyModerately Satisfactory

INDEPENDENT EVALUATION RATINGS

INDICATORICR REVIEW: 06-30-2017PROJECT PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT REPORT:
Outcome RatingModerately Unsatisfactory N/a
Risk To Development OutcomeHighN/a
Bank PerformanceModerately UnsatisfactoryN/a
Borrower PerformanceModerately SatisfactoryN/a
Government PerformanceModerately SatisfactoryN/a
Implementing AgencyModerately SatisfactoryN/a
Icr QualitySubstantialN/a
M&e QualityModestN/a

Results Framework

PROJECT DEVELOPMENT OBJECTIVE INDICATORS

INDICATORBASELINECURRENTTARGET
  • At least three distribution utilities reach a 75% collection performanceValueNoYesYes
    DateJune 1, 2008June 15, 2016September 30, 2016
    Comment
  • PERC adopts a revised unified tariff for West Bank and GazaValueNoYesYes
    DateJune 1, 2008June 15, 2016September 30, 2016
    Comment
  • Establishment of PETL as evidenced by (i) Bank-approved business plan and (ii) nine staff recruitedValueNoYesYes
    DateJune 1, 2008June 15, 2016September 30, 2016
    Comment
  • Establishment of NEDCO as evidenced by issuance of first invoice to residential customerValueNoYesYes
    DateJune 1, 2008June 15, 2016September 30, 2016
    Comment
  • Direct project beneficiariesValue381910.00560004.00706800.00
    DateJune 1, 2008June 15, 2016September 30, 2016
    Comment
  • Number of distribution transformers restored in GazaValue0.0051.0051.00
    DateJune 1, 2008June 15, 2016September 30, 2016
    Comment
  • Female beneficiariesValue187135.00295125.00346332.00
    DateJune 1, 2008June 15, 2016September 30, 2016
    Comment

INTERMEDIATE RESULTS INDICATORS

INDICATORBASELINECURRENTTARGET
  • Number of kilometers of 33 kV single core cable procured and delivered to JDECOValue0.00214.00214.00
    DateJune 1, 2008June 15, 2016September 30, 2016
    Comment
  • Number of distribution transformers procured and delivered to GEDCOValue0.0051.0051.00
    DateJune 1, 2008June 15, 2016September 30, 2016
    Comment
  • Establishment of PERC as evidenced by (i) PERC’s Board first meeting, (ii) adoption of employee manual and (iii) six staff recruitedValueNoYesYes
    DateJune 1, 2008June 15, 2016September 30, 2016
    Comment
  • Number of PETL employees completing training for substations’ operations and maintenanceValue0.0017.009.00
    DateJune 1, 2008June 15, 2016September 30, 2016
    Comment
  • Completion of assessment study on NEDCO’s organization and structureValueNoYesYes
    DateJune 1, 2008June 15, 2016September 30, 2016
    Comment
  • Launching of awareness campaign on PERC’s role in the West Bank and GazaValueNoYesYes
    DateJune 1, 2008June 15, 2016September 30, 2016
    Comment
  • Upgrade of JDECO’s IT hardware and softwareValueNoYesYes
    DateJune 1, 2008June 15, 2016September 30, 2016
    Comment
  • Completion of assessment study on potential for renewable energy development in West Bank and GazaValueNoYesYes
    DateJune 1, 2008June 15, 2016September 30, 2016
    Comment
  • Installation of Geographic Information System (GIS) in HEPCOValueNoYesYes
    DateJune 1, 2008June 15, 2016September 30, 2016
    Comment